Hey there all you friends of Bogota Business English! CAN you attend our awesome Conversation Club tonight at Authors Bookstore on Calle 70 #5-23? We are going to talk about the weather and learn lots of new vocabulary for this topic that seems to be such an important part of life in Bogota! There will be native English speakers, music, candy and drink for everyone to enjoy! Tell your friends and family!

Do you understand the joke in the image? In English, “can” implies the ABILITY to do something while “may” implies that you are asking for permission! The difference is sometimes forgotten in spoken English, but it is important to remember. Below you will find more detailed information on the difference between these two words…